Missouri National Guard to Support Law Enforcement Efforts in the Event of Unrest in the St. Louis Region. Gov. Nixon Announces

Jefferson City, MO—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2014. Gov. Jay Nixon today signed an executive order activating the Missouri National Guard to support law enforcement during any period of unrest that might occur following the grand jury’s decision concerning the investigation into the death of Michael Brown.  The Governor said the Guard will provide support for law enforcement’s objectives of maintaining safety and protecting constitutional rights.